Monday Moods

Everyone say, "Good morning Emma Emma Emma-Eeeeee!"

I look forward to Mondays- mainly because I have been pretty consistent on blogging every Monday. I think I have missed a Monday because I have been on vacation. Otherwise, I have been pretty good.

This week I am going to be a bit juvenile.... especially after last nights performance of the Spice Girls during the closing ceremony of the Olympics! Was I the only one running around, dancing to the music and reminiscing on the fun choreography of an 8 year old's imagination with their sister? Oh my GOSH! Daniel just sat there... watching me, laughing at me, and I think getting a pretty good glimpse into my childhood. :)

This Monday Moods is inspired by my name: Jamie.

Jealous- Yeah, just a bit jealous. Recently I have decided that we work a lot... as in myself and Daniel. I feel that we just don't get out enough. We haven't taken any spontaneous trips, short drives, quick get-a-ways, no coffee shop dates, little walks... we just don't have a lot of time together. I have been thankful for the Olympics because we both come home after work and eat dinner as we watch the Olympics. Cheering on our favorite athletes and enjoy each other's company. But with my work schedule... it's incredibly difficult to have a weekend together or even just a day. Most days (recently...since before vacation) it feels that we wake up, get ready... I make breakfast and lunch for both of us and then off to work! Then we both get home and I cook dinner. We may just get 30 minutes to an hour together before we are both exhausted and asleep. Sometimes, I wish not having much responsibility. And sometimes I wish we had a little less obligation and a little more freedom to spend time with each other. But I am sure this is just a season and we will soon get the opportunity too. :)

Assured- I know that my security is not in man or their opinion of me... but recently I have been promoted at work to a manager. This is "technically" my first management position. I have appreciated all of the congratulations from not only family and friends but from my coworkers! It can be such a weird transition but it has truly been full of lots of support and great attitudes! I am so excited that I am picking up on the "managerial duties" so quickly as well! So thankful for a great management team where I work!

Motivated- You have all seen my blog about my 9 day road/camping trip with Daniel and my family. On that trip, Daniel and I road 73 miles around Lake Tahoe for 6 hours! (Oh goodness, still need to blog about my ride with my hubbbbster. I just don't want to rush it. It's a sweet reflection on our marriage. Maybe I will wait to honor that day on our one year anniversary- coming in September!) It was actually only 5 hours of riding time and the rest were breaks through out the ride that were more than necessary! I have been so motivated to get back on my bike, but daily. :) I have come to the conclusion that not EVERY ride needs to be a ride around the lake but it can't be right up and back on the trail that I live. And I am always motivated by my hot husband who is professional/lead bicycle mechanic at the shop he works at and he has recently been competing in races. Such a stud muffin. :)

My hubby on the far left!

Interested- Just within the last couple months I have been super interested in reading. It's rather odd? I have actually been reading books... and completing them?! If you read my "meet" page you see that I struggle with finishing a book! So within the last 2 months, I think I have either read about three books! And this month I have a goal of finishing 3- "The Normal Christian Life," "Bossy Pants," and "Red." Right now I am working on the first and third book! And of course, enjoying every minute. I just need to learn the art of staying awake while I read. My poor little eyes just want to shut but my brain wants to read!! What the heck??!

Encouraged- I have been attempting to be more disciplined. I think it's funny because when I believe I have become disciplined in one area of my life (example: my eating habits) I begin a new "discipline." From there, it's all down hill my friends. I tend to struggle with remaining disciplined it both areas! But I must admit, I would much rather be disciplined in my time management rather than my eating habits. The last week I have been making time to be in His Word and enjoy it! I have been in prayer... just having a daily conversation with my Lord. And I have been making time to refocus. I have seen God challenging me and creating a more courageous spirit in me. :) I see how quickly the Spirit works when you allow Him too.

So, now it's your turn! Link up here... and use your name to tell me about your Monday Mood!! Also, check out Amber's blog! She began my habit of "Monday Mood-ing!" 

PS. got a new watch from work! This is my "congratulations-at-all-your-hardwork" gift to myself. Money gifted to me by an incredible woman... (she knows who she is) and so thankful! THANK YOU!